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The Shifting Allegiances Of Asian-American Voters

5:04pm October 09, 2016

Asian-Americans are a tiny but growing share of the electorate. In the 1990s, Asian-Americans mostly voted Republican. But in the years since, they seem to have tilted toward the Democratic Party.

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Creepy Clown Scare Isn't Funny For The Real Clowns

5:04pm October 09, 2016

by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

In light of a recent rash of "creepy clown" sightings and incidents across the country, some working clowns say the controversy is negatively affecting their business.

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Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In N.C.; Flood Perils Continue

4:02pm October 09, 2016

by Bill Chappell

With swollen rivers still expected to crest and bring more flooding on Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory says, "This storm is not over for North Carolina."

Donald Trump's Lone Surrogate On TV Struggled To Defend Him

3:13pm October 09, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani went on the Sunday morning political talk shows on behalf of the Trump campaign. But Giuliani conceded Trump's statements were serious and damaging.

The study looked at the relationship between women who used hormonal birth control, and antidepressant use, and diagnoses of serious depression.

Does Some Birth Control Raise Depression Risk? That's Complicated

2:38pm October 09, 2016

by Tara Haelle

A study finding that using hormonal birth control raises women's risk of depression raised a lot of eyebrows, but also shows how much we still don't know about women's health.

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U.S. Military, U.N., Other Relief Agencies Seek To Help Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

1:45pm October 09, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Hundreds of people are dead, and thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew hit the island. NPR's Jason Beaubien talks to Rachel Martin about relief efforts.

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Some Republicans Withdraw Support For Trump In Wake Of His Crude Comments About Women

1:45pm October 09, 2016

After a video surfaced of Donald Trump making vulgar remarks about women, many in the GOP reconsidered their endorsement of him. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Stuart Stevens.

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Ty Turner Bond, who said he's voting for Donald Trump. He says Trump's economic proposals appeal to him.

Among Black Voters In Charlotte, The Election Presents A Difficult Decision

1:45pm October 09, 2016

Mecklenburg County, N.C., is a blue spot in a red state. And a visit there reveals something national polls may leave unsaid: Many black voters are dissatisfied with their choices for president.

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A poll worker organizes "I Voted Today" stickers at the Francis Myers Recreation Center polling location in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 26.

Can Pro-Trump Poll Watchers Disrupt Voting In Pennsylvania?

1:45pm October 09, 2016

by Dave Davies

Donald Trump is calling on Pennsylvania voters to also monitor polling places for fraud. The effort has prompted fears for the integrity of the electoral process.

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5 Questions That Now Loom Over Tonight's Debate

10:24am October 09, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Trump is fighting a thick fog of criticism over vulgar comments, Clinton's on defense against a WikiLeaks dump and the town hall format may present challenges for both. Here's what we're watching.